Snow Shoes Collection

R. N. M. D. S. F Station at St. Anthony, Newfoundland
The Doctor and Nurses in Winter Costume at the Royal Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen Station at St. Anthony, Newfoundland. St. Anthonys most influential historic figure is Dr. Wilfred Grenfell

An Alpinist and his equipment
5312035 An Alpinist and his equipment; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Alpinist and his equipment including picks, canteen, snow shoes and spikes for boots)

Man snow shoeing (chromolitho)
3657005 Man snow shoeing (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man snow shoeing)

The March of Rogers Rangers (litho)
PNP375474 The March of Rogers Rangers (litho) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: British force commanded by Robert Rogers (1731-95) during the French and Indian War;

German Infantry at Exercise on Snow-Shoes (litho)
1597018 German Infantry at Exercise on Snow-Shoes (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: German Infantry at Exercise on Snow-Shoes)

The Story of a Shooting Excursion in Turkey (colour litho)
1062311 The Story of a Shooting Excursion in Turkey (colour litho) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Story of a Shooting Excursion in Turkey)

Chasseur des bois dans le Far-West (engraving)
2781583 Chasseur des bois dans le Far-West (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chasseur des bois dans le Far-West)

Iroquois Warrior, 1787 (colour litho)
PNP245690 Iroquois Warrior, 1787 (colour litho) by American School, (18th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

An Indian Woman Wearing Snowshoes (oil on canvas)
CH12373 An Indian Woman Wearing Snowshoes (oil on canvas) by Krieghoff, Cornelius (1815-72); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Canadian, out of copyright

The Visit of H E Sir H Brougham Loch, KCB (Governor of Victoria, Australia), to the Buffalo Ranges (engraving)
1040964 The Visit of H E Sir H Brougham Loch, KCB (Governor of Victoria, Australia), to the Buffalo Ranges (engraving) by English School

Sham-Fight on Snow-Shoes near Quebec, Canada (engraving)
1061411 Sham-Fight on Snow-Shoes near Quebec, Canada (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sham-Fight on Snow-Shoes near Quebec, Canada)

The Second Norwegian Polar Expedition in the Fram (b / w photo)
1063460 The Second Norwegian Polar Expedition in the Fram (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The snow shoe dance (chromolitho)
3105655 The snow shoe dance (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The snow shoe dance)

Prince Arthurs moose hunting expedition in Canada, c. 1870 (b / w photo)
JHL390950 Prince Arthurs moose hunting expedition in Canada, c.1870 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Indian Hunter in the Snow (oil on canvas)
CH11373 Indian Hunter in the Snow (oil on canvas) by Krieghoff, Cornelius (1815-72); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Canadian, out of copyright

Iroquois Setting Out on an Expedition, engraved by J. Laroque (coloured engraving)
NYH188598 Iroquois Setting Out on an Expedition, engraved by J. Laroque (coloured engraving) by Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, Jacques (1757-1810) (after); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

The March of the 5th Prussian Rifle Battalion on Snow-Shoes through the Giants Mountains, Silesia (litho)
1627883 The March of the 5th Prussian Rifle Battalion on Snow-Shoes through the Giants Mountains, Silesia (litho) by Forestier

Native American snow shoe dance (chromolitho)
5235970 Native American snow shoe dance (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native American snow shoe dance)

Austrian Troops practising on Snow-Shoes in the Alps (litho)
1043599 Austrian Troops practising on Snow-Shoes in the Alps (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Austrian Troops practising on Snow-Shoes in the Alps)

Collection of an Alpinists equipment including picks, canteen, snow shoes and spikes for boots. Dated 19th century

Woman snowshoeing on Blueberry Hill at the Glen Alps area of Chugach State Park with Mt. Foraker in the background, Anchorage, Southcentral Alaska, Winter, HDR

Woman snowshoer taking in the view of Mt. McKinley (Denali) from Blueberry Hill at the Glen Alps area of Chugach State Park, Anchorage, Southcentral Alaska, Winter, HDR

Woman snowshoeing on a sunny day at Turnagain Pass, Kenai Peninsula, Chugach National Forest, Southcentral Alaska, Winter

A Backpacking Tent Lit Up At Twilight Alaska Range In The Distance In Winter Isabel Pass Richardson Highway Interior Alaska; Anchorage Alaska United States Of America

A Backpacking Tent With Snowshoes Next To It With The Alaska Range In The Distance In Winter Isabel Pass Richardson Highway Interior Alaska; Anchorage Alaska United States Of America

Trappers Tent Lit Up With Aurora Borealis At Wapusk National Park In Canadas North Near Churchill; Manitoba Canada

Ice Cave, Appa Glacier, Pemberton Ice Field, British Columbia

Snowshoes By Snowy Lake; Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada

A Backpacking Tent Lit Up At Twilight With A Christmas Tree Next To It Alaska Range In The Distance In Winter Isabel Pass Richardson Highway Interior Alaska; Anchorage Alaska United States Of America

Northern Lights Glow In The Sky Above A Backpacking Tent And Lit Christmas Tree At Twilight Alaska Range In The Distance In Winter Isabel Pass Richardson Highway Interior Alaska; Anchorage Alaska

The Northern Lights Glow In The Sky Above A Backpacking Tent And Christmas Tree Next To It At Twilight Alaska Range In The Distance Winter Isabel Pass Richardson Highway Interior Alaska; Alaska

A Backpacking Tent And Snowshoes Lit Up At Dawn With A Christmas Tree Next To It Foothills Of The Alaska Range In The Distance Isabel Pass Along The Richardson Highway Interior Alaska; Anchorage

Walking in snow shoes through snow in Finnish Lapland winter

Snowshoes and flag, Trapper Creek, Alaska, USA Snowshoes and falg, Trapper Creek, Alaska, USA

Harper Magazine Snow Shoes Barren Grounds 1896
Artokoloro

French Canadian Life, Habitant and Snow-Shoes, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

French Canadian Life, Habitant and Snow-Shoes, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

Norwegian Sharpshooters
Sharpshooters on skis and snowshoes, with a dragoon Date: 1814

Domestic Cat, Snowshoe, kitten, sitting

Travel with Snowshoes
Man and horse both wear snowshoes when travelling in medieval Scandinavia

Two N American Trappers
Two hunters of Nova Scotia with rifles, snowshoes and dog, discuss their best route home (2 of 2)

Canadian Hunter
A Canadian hunter sets out on snowshoes across the snowy wastes in search of an elk, caribou or something equally tasty for supper

Indian Trappers / 1885
Native Canadian trappers of the Northwest, trudging through a snowy forest

Racial / Frontier / Canada
A French Canadian frontiersman with rifle slung over his shoulder

Canadian Elk Hunters
A hunter and native tracker, Canada

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Snow shoes have a rich history and diverse cultural significance, as depicted in various artworks and photographs. The R. N. M. D. S. F Station at St. Anthony, Newfoundland stands as a testament to the practicality of snowshoes in harsh winter conditions. In the chromolitho titled "Man snow shoeing, " we witness an individual gracefully traversing through snowy landscapes, showcasing the efficiency of these unique footwear. Meanwhile, lithographs like "The March of Rogers Rangers" and "German Infantry at Exercise on Snow-Shoes" highlight how military forces utilized snowshoes for tactical advantage. Artistic representations also shed light on different cultures' utilization of this ingenious invention. A colour litho named "The Story of a Shooting Excursion in Turkey" showcases individuals wearing snowshoes while engaging in outdoor activities, blending tradition with modern recreation. Similarly, an engraving titled "Chasseur des bois dans le Far-West" portrays a woodsman donning snowshoes amidst the vastness of the American West. Indigenous communities are not exempt from this narrative either; their connection to nature is beautifully captured in works such as "Iroquois Warrior, 1787. " This colourful lithograph depicts an Iroquois warrior adorned with traditional attire and confidently striding across snowy terrain using his trusty snowshoes. Moving beyond artistry alone, historical events find their place within this caption too. An oil painting called "An Indian Woman Wearing Snowshoes" provides insight into daily life during colonial times when indigenous women skillfully used these tools for survival and mobility. Even notable figures have been associated with snow shoes throughout history: engravings like "The Visit of H E Sir H Brougham Loch to the Buffalo Ranges" depict dignitaries exploring new territories while relying on these essential pieces of equipment.